God’s mystery

Jaap Durand leads us on a journey through the most important Western schools of thought on the relation between faith and science.

Scientific discoveries since the 17th century highlight the staggering complexity of life and the universe. Thoughtful believers have gained new insight into their faith in response to this expanding scientific vision. In this book:

We are taken on a journey through the development of some of the most important viewpoints on the relation between faith and science down the centuries.

We explore challenges that scientific discoveries present to faith, and the implications of these challenges for depth of understanding.

Above all, we are given new insights into genuine faith and its uncompromising respect for truth.

Durand leads us to see that faith and science together can inspire a song of praise to God.

AUTHORJaap Durand has received many honours for his intellectual work. His background in theology and philosophy, together with his longstanding interest in the relation between science and faith, equips him exceptionally to lead readers in an exploration of science and mystical faith over the centuries.